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|Randon Henika
Courtesy: CMU Athletic Communications
Release: 03/20/2013
2013: [Game-by-Game Statistics] Started 10 games and made 25 appearances...season high three RBIs at Louisiana (2/17)...two doubles at Kent State (5/5)...went 2-4 against Kalamazoo College (5/7).
2011: [Game-by-Game Statistics] Appeared in 40 games, making 13 starts ... recorded first two hits and drove in four in series at No. 23 Stetson (2/24-2/26) ... scored first CMU run versus Davenport (3/14) ... appeared in four of six games at MAC Tournament as a defensive replacement.
Made CMU debut at Troy, starting games one and two in right field (2/17-2/19) ... recorded first two hits and drove in four in series at No. 23 Stetson (2/24-2/26) ... scored first run of the season versus Davenport (3/14) ... made a team season-high 11 putouts in right field at Bowling Green (4/1).
2010 (at Jackson CC): Named a NJCAA All-American … earned MCCAA all-region honors and first-team all-conference accolades … smashed a conference-leading 13 home runs and went 22-for-24 in stolen base attempts … drove in the fourth-most runs in the conference at 58 … played for Rick Smith.


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Fred Koury
Keep it short
Before you say it, let me do it for you: "The last thing I need is something else to read."
I know how you feel. Running a growing organization is enough to keep anyone busy. The demand on our time from employees, suppliers and clients seems to increase every day. The sluggish economy only adds to the pressures of managing a successful business.
That's why we have designed a unique publication. After 15 years in the publishing business, we know to listen to our readers. The publication you hold in your hands -- the fifth in our growing chain -- is the result of all our listening.
In one-on-one conversations, CEO focus groups and written surveys, here is what readers like you told us they want in a local management journal.
1. Big minds, big ideas. Smart Business Indianapolis will tap into the top local business minds. Take this issue as an example. Our cover story tells how Galyan's Trading Co. CEO Bob Mang plans to keep customers coming back to his awe-inspiring stores after the initial glow has worn off.
Our Q&A feature, called One on One, showcases one of the region's top business voices, the Indy Partnership's Greg Schenkel. He talks with us about how a strong public-private partnership and cooperation with state and county governments has improved teh tax and business climate.
In the coming months, you'll hear from more of the best business minds in Indianapolis on issues ranging from leadership and motivation to brand-building and innovation.
2. Go to the source. To get the latest thoughts on best practices in key business areas, we have partnered with key local service providers in areas including accounting and consulting, health care, human resources, law and investment banking. They have front-line experience in dealing with the issues facing middle-market companies throughout the Indianapolis area. We work with these companies to develop commentaries on issues facing C-level management of middle-market companies. As I always say, wisdom comes from an abundance of councilors.
3. Keep it short. Most articles in Smart Business Indianapolis fill just a page. Only our major features are longer -- because they delve into the management styles and strategies of top executives. And don't look for us to drop on your desk some day like a phone book. We plan to keep our page count low so you don't have to fight to find the articles you are looking for.
You will find those three principles carried throughout the premiere issue of Smart Business Indianapolis -- and every subsequent issue -- just as our readers have come to expect the same from our other award-winning publications for the last 15 years.
Of course, that doesn't mean we don't know how to have fun, too. We realize that not every minute of your day is spent planning or executing strategy. So from time to time we will include other offerings, such as reports on the latest luxury autos, high-tech gear, books and travel.
Also, we will summarize recent executive changes on our Movers & Shakers page so you can keep up on what's happening with your peers.
So why are you getting Smart Business Indianapolis ? One of two reasons: Because of your success in building a business to middle-market status or your senior management role at a larger company that values the middle market. In either case, I hope you enjoy reading our premiere issue.
And I invite you to share your feedback with me by e-mailing me at email@example.com or calling me at (800) 988-4726.
Be counted
People don't take the time to study the candidates or the issues, and they cast their votes based on name recognition alone. Too often, candidates spend a lot of money on a campaign based on telling people what they want to hear in order to win the election.
What does this have to do with you? Everything. Each of us needs to stand up and be counted. We have the ability to make a difference. We need to demand more from our politicians than a good marketing strategy that tells us what we want to hear.
Several years ago, I wrote a column about potentially starting our own Political Action Committee. After giving this strong consideration, we decided not to. The purpose would have been to help our readers make informed decisions and promote a pro-business agenda. A PAC would have provided more financial flexibility and more political clout than individual campaign donations.
A PAC can be a great tool if you are on the right side of an issue backed by an influential politician. However, if you are not on the same side, it is very difficult to be heard, even with the help of the PAC.
How does your vote count when there are PACs that appear to have a lot more influence than your single vote? The answer is that every vote counts.
It doesn't take the formation of a PAC to accomplish our goals. We all need to take responsibility for ourselves to be good citizens. The collective votes of the business community have the same effect as a PAC.
There will come a time when money and a good marketing plan will not do the job. We need to find a way to get more people involved in politics, particularly in leadership positions.
The business community has a much greater responsibility than our own personal agendas. We must stand up and encourage the people in our circles to help make a difference and look out for the majority, or business will suffer.
Take action to improve the political landscape in this country. Get involved and use your vote wisely, because one vote -- your vote -- can make a difference.
Keep it short
Before you say it, let me do it for you: "The last thing I need is something else to read."
I know how you feel. Running a growing organization is enough to keep anyone busy. The demand on our time from employees, suppliers and clients seems to increase every day. The sluggish economy only adds to the pressures of managing a successful business.
That's why we have designed a unique publication. After 15 years in the publishing business, we know to listen to our readers. The publication you hold in your hands -- the fifth in our growing chain -- is the result of all our listening.
In one-on-one conversations, CEO focus groups and written surveys, here is what readers like you told us they want in a local management journal.
1. Big minds, big ideas. Smart Business Chicago will tap into the top local business minds. Take this issue as an example. Our cover story tells how The Pampered Chef CEO Doris Christopher built her company from a simple concept to a business so powerful and profitable it caught the eye of the world's savviest investor, Warren Buffett.
Our Q&A feature, called One on One, showcases one of the region's top business voices, Chicagloand Chamber CEO Gerald Roper. He talks with us about the challenges facing the region and the chamber's efforts to fight taxes and encourage entrepreneurship.
In the coming months, you'll hear from more of the best business minds in Chicago on issues ranging from leadership and motivation to brand-building and innovation.
2. Go to the source. To get the latest thoughts on best practices in key business areas, we have partnered with key local service providers in areas including accounting and consulting, health care, human resources, law and investment banking. They have front-line experience in dealing with the issues facing middle-market companies throughout the Chicago region. We work with these companies to develop commentaries on issues facing C-level management of middle-market companies. As I always say, wisdom comes from an abundance of councilors.
3. Keep it short. Most articles in Smart Business Chicago fill just a page. Only our major features are longer -- because they delve into the management styles and strategies of top executives. And don't look for us to drop on your desk some day like a phone book. We plan to keep our page count low so you don't have to fight to find the articles you are looking for.
You will find those three principles carried throughout the premiere issue of Smart Business Chicago -- and every subsequent issue -- just as our readers have come to expect the same from our other award-winning publications for the last 15 years.
Of course, that doesn't mean we don't know how to have fun, too. We realize that not every minute of your day is spent planning or executing strategy. So from time to time we will include other offerings, such as reports on the latest luxury autos, high-tech gear, books and travel.
Also, we will summarize recent executive changes on our Movers & Shakers page so you can keep up on what's happening with your peers.
So why are you getting Smart Business Chicago? One of two reasons: Because of your success in building a business to middle-market status or your senior management role at a larger company that values the middle market. In either case, I hope you enjoy reading our premiere issue.
And I invite you to share your feedback with me by e-mailing me at email@example.com or calling me at (800) 988-4726.
People power
As business leaders, we are forced to make decisions that are not always best for the people around us. With technology, competition and the economy, it is a safe bet we'll continue to face staffing pressures. The question is, how far will we go in putting us first and others last? If it's true that what comes around goes around, does this eventually come full circle and affect us the same we may be affecting others?
The answer is simple -- people are more important than profit. We must take responsibility for our actions. In our society, no one wants to take responsibility for their actions. It is always the other person's fault. But it is never too late to start putting people first.
Here are four steps to keep in mind the next time you are confronted with this situation.
* Don't look at people as just a line item on a budget. Each person provides value with different gifts and talents. Any one of them might hold the answer to the problems that have been holding your business back.
* Remember the Golden Rule. Many people think it is the gold that rules, but people make money, money does not make people. The strength of your people will propel your company forward, and the money will follow.
* Go beyond your confort zone to help people. Take the extra step to help your employees get through the difficulties that life can present. It will always pay off in the long run.
* Treat people the way you want to be treated. Don't talk down, be short or treat people like a commodity. Treat each employee like an executive, and he or she will start acting like one, taking ownership of the company.
Economic pressures always keep us focused on the bottom line, but behind the numbers lie people. Taking care of your people, no matter what the short-term cost, will ultimately help you succeed in the long-term.
Business is about making money, but people are the real engine that drives success. Take care of your people, and the money will naturally follow.
Double trouble
I refer to this fear of choosing as "double-mindedness." Everyone is looking for a guarantee. So many things are uncertain that people are afraid to make a choice.
In business, we need leaders who are not afraid to make decisions and live with the consequences -- good or bad. I'm not suggesting people make bad decisions, but rather that leaders need to lead. Too many people try to have everything by straddling the fence.
Here are five suggestions for making the best decision possible the next time a choice needs to be made.
1. Surround yourself with good people. Wisdom comes from an abundance of counselors. Don't look for people who will tell you what you want to hear. Look for people who care about you and the best interests of your company, and who will give you honest answers no matter how much you might not like it.
2. Gather as much information as soon as you can. This will help you make the best decision possible.
3. Use prayer. Whenever making a decision, I feel it is important to pray and include God. The prayer may not get answered the way you want, but at least you included him in your decision-making process.
4. Follow your gut instinct. This comes from experience, based on trial and error. As you learn from your mistakes, you will hone your instincts. When there doesn't seem to be logical information to base your reasoning on, let your instincts show you the way.
5. Follow the leader. Sometimes the best way to make a decision is to see what already works and improve upon it. Don't be afraid to copy someone who is doing something successfully.
Double-mindedness is choosing to be indecisive -- the worst choice of all. When there are tough choices to make, you can't have it both ways.
Get off the fence and lead.
The purpose of our success
The joy we derive from success can be nearly bottomless. To transform an idea into a profit-making venture is the goal of every business, and the process is not unlike watching your child change from helpless infant to crawling baby and finally to a toddler taking his first wobbly steps. Anyone who has been involved in starting a business and watching it grow into a vibrant enterprise can instantly relate to the deep sense of pleasure it brings.
But success can just as quickly become a sword with two edges. Money and power can transform the humble friend you grew up with into a ruthless cuthroat who will stop at nothing on the road to becoming an arrogant Master of the Universe. Like drugs, success when its attained is sweet; but we can never get enough, despite a spiraling search for ways to sustain the pleasure. The addict always needs a slightly larger dose to top that last high.
And yet we inevitably set goals to achieve ever greater success in a vain attempt to surpass ourselves; rarely do we take the time to enjoy the fruits of our labors. The paradox is that success demands a certain amount of discontenthealthy in proper doses, though never when that discontent turns destructive.
Hollywood is overflowing with examples of the excess that often comes wedded to success. The real-life soap operas of many of its leading figures are the stuff of Greek tragedy: After attaining fame and wealth, their lives begin to spiral out of control as they wander from one drug-rehab center to anotherforever trying to one-up that initial high. Is there a purpose to all this seeking after success? Is the goal of success merely to build a bigger and brighter monument to ourselves before we die?
There are two other life questions we should ask ourselves as we go about growing our businesses. Why do I want to be successful and what will I do when I am? Only by first answering these two questions can we hope to begin charting our course.
One especially compelling figure from American business history provides us an intriguing role model.
This Scottish boy emigrated to America with his family in the middle of the 19th century, after the power loom erased his fathers job as a manual laborer. At the age of 12, he was working as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory, educating himself by reading, writing and attending night school. By age 14, he had become a messenger in a telegraph office, quickly advancing up the ranks. By just 24, he was superintendent of the mighty Pennsylvania Railroads Pittsburgh division. He invested heavily in railroads and traveled to Europe to sell railroad securities. By the time he was 30, his annual income was $50,000. Still, that didnt prevent him from leaving to manage one of his investments, the Keystone Bridge Co. By 38, he had founded a steel works. Using the best technology and accounting methods available at the time, he achieved the highest efficiencies in the industry, almost single-handedly helping the U.S. to surpass England in steel production in the opening years of this century. By 65, Andrew Carnegie was earning the then-almost-unfathomable sum of $25 million per year.
What utterly separated Carnegie from other robber barons of that era, though, was his philanthropy. He eventually sold his empire for $250 million and spent the rest of his life systematically giving away that and many additional millions. He saw being wealthy as a duty for the improvement of mankind, as he put it. His famous saying that a man who dies rich dies disgraced stands as a glowing testament to his life, along with the nationwide teacher pension system he founded and the hundreds of libraries still standing today which were built through his astonishing generosity. His wealth, you might say, achieved a larger purpose.
Those of us who search for happiness in our possessions are destined for disappointment. The rush is fleeting, the satisfaction short-lived.
Why not try an alternate path? And you need not practice philanthropy on so grand a scale as Carnegies in order to derive a full measure of psychic pleasure. The next time you feel down, try visiting a nursing home and talking to someone who has no one else in life. Or perhaps volunteer to cook dinner at a homeless shelter. See if life soon begins to take on a deeper meaning.
Youll depart from this session of service with a great feeling, and it wont have cost you anything but a modest investment in time. And youll receive in emotional satisfaction several times what you gave in time and effort.
The purpose of your success, once shrouded in impenetrable fog, may well come into sharp focus as you pursue goals more meaningful than the hunt for ever-greater love of self. And you wont have to share your little secret with anyone. You alone will know about your good deed, and thats more than enough.
Just for a test, try it and let us know about the results.
Fred Koury is CEO of Small Business News Inc. He can be reached via e-mail at email@example.com.
Why be organized?
Planning for your future requires one important element: organization. It involves taking the various components of your life and assembling them into a systematic routine aimed toward a particular result. Absent organization, you can look forward to frustration, wasted time, poor performance and lack of perspective.
Organizing your life yields three priceless resources: time, efficiency and perspective. Everybody has the first of these. Each day contains 24 hours that can never be captured again. If the average life of a person is 73.5 years, that's 26,827 days, or 643,860 available hours.
But time is finite. When we waste it, we can't simply go back and make up for it. Like cash in the bank, it must be managed. And by managing our time, we gain control of this resource, and can accomplish more in a shorter period.
The dividend of time management is efficiency, the ability to do more with less. The wealth and ease that most people have in the United States is a direct result of increased efficiency. The evolution of the world from agricultural to industrial and now to an information age is tied to ever-increasing productivity. We thus need to look for ways to continue to increase our own productivity. Are we involved with overlapping activities with negligible rewards? Every wasted activity eliminated is time discovered to produce more results.
Perspective is the ability to form a clear view of your environment. How often have you felt so overwhelmed, only to realize that you were going in circles? The person without perspective cannot see their path. But when we can step back for a moment and consider ourselves as outsiders might, we can correct our course. The Portuguese navigators of the 14th century kept detailed log books and records of their voyages to uncharted waters. In fact, they were considered state secrets. In our life's voyage, it's only by keeping detailed records of successes and failures and the choices that brought us there that we're able to adjust our course for more profitable waters.
So where should we begin? First, take an honest look at ourselves. Three major steps will follow:
No. 1, examine every aspect of your life--work, leisure and spiritual-and make an inventory. Assess the tools you have at your disposal. What is your expertise? Who is around who might give you insight? What are your assets and liabilities? Where are you wasting time? Are you spending too much time relaxing? How much time do you spend at work? What are your work processes? Where is your work being duplicated?
No. 2, group the different parts of your life into components. Ask yourself, what is important? Then incorporate these various aspects into one central command post, sometimes called an organizer.
The Roman army was one of the most successful in history because it was one of the best-trained and best-organized ever. It was divided into divisions, or legions, of 6,000 men. These were in turn divided into cohorts, which had several centurions over various units. Through superior organization, Caesar was able to conquer the larger but less-well-organized armies of Gaul in a few years. Your organizer can likewise become a central command post from which you will be able to direct the needed resources to win the war. It should contain some lever of control over every aspect of your life.
No. 3, execute your plan of attack. Do you need to make more sales? Do you need more products? More locations? More quiet time? With a panoramic view of your personal battlefield you can begin plotting your strategy for the rest of your life.
We are only given one life, and now is the time to make it count. We can't go back and capture lost time. We can only look forward and make the time we have left count. By organizing ourselves, we can all get there.
Fred Koury is CEO of Small Business News Inc. He can be reached via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Everyone needs an incentive
Earlier this year, I shared a strategic plan we put in place for our company called the Go Forward Plan. It was divided into four parts: product plan, market plan, financial plan and people plan.
The theme for our people plan is, Dont worry, be happy, and our goal is to create a fun environment for all employees. In a time when the economy is booming and unemployment is at its lowest point in 29 years, your people are your most valuable asset. We decided it was time to differentiate ourselves from other employers in a number of ways.
The first step was not to reinvent the wheel, but to find a company that was doing this successfully. After doing some research, the company that came up over and over again was Walt Disney World. It is regarded in its industry as a leader in motivation through its employee programs.
Walt Disney World has 180 recognition and incentive programs, according to Bob Nelson, author of 1001 Ways to Energize Your Employees. You may ask yourself if that is overkill. Disney doesnt think so. It is looking for more. One employee was asked, Have you helped to bring anyone else to work here? His reply was 12 people.
Not only is this person doing his day job as a food server, he is acting as a recruiter. When asked what incentives the company uses to motivate him, they ranged from a shining star name tag to public praise in meetings. Others included being named in the company newsletter, dinner for two at a nice restaurant, a reserved parking space and the spirit of F.R.E.D. award a miniature Mickey Mouse statue which stands for Friendly, Resourceful, Enthusiastic and Dependable. Surprisingly, money wasnt even mentioned. After reviewing several other success stories, it was time to implement our own plan.
The next thing we did was meet with the majority of our people by department and find out their personal, professional and financial goals. We decided that in order to know what motivates our people, we needed to ask them. We gave people a platform to be heard. After filtering the feedback, we had enough information to move forward with our people plan.
Our plan was divided into three separate parts:
n Establish a results-oriented culture.
The idea was to develop quarterly plans for each department. In doing so, everyone has clear expectations as to what role they play in the company with a built-in accountability mechanism. Next, we decided to implement an incentive and reward program based on key performance measures tied into their specific goals. Incentives could include cash bonuses, trips, awards, gift certificates and time off. We found this twofold approach meets our goals for our overall go forward plan as well as our people plan.
- Develop the full potential of each employee.
Our goal here is to provide and implement ongoing training for all employees on a yearly basis. This could consist of internal and external training programs.
- Improve employee understanding of business fundamentals.
We will share key performance measures on a regular basis with the entire company. Our people need to be educated in all areas of the business to make the greatest impact. Fundamentals include revenues, staffing levels, number of advertisers, advertising market share, advertiser satisfaction, product quality, reader satisfaction, reader request levels, community involvement and employee satisfaction.
We immediately noticed a change in attitude of our employees when implementing our plan and look forward to the rewards for the company to follow. Everyone needs an incentive. Most companies dont really focus on their employees until its too late. Remember, employees will never treat a customer better than they are being treated themselves.
Building momentum
After receiving an overwhelming and enthusiastic response to last month's column entitled "Join the PAC: Politics can make or break your business," a number of readers have decided they would like to move forward with the formation of a Political Action Committee dedicated to electing truly pro-business candidates on the local, state and national scene.
As I described last month, a PAC is an independent organization, the primary purpose of which is to support or oppose candidates, political parties or ballot issues. It is more financially flexible than independent campaign donations, allowing groups of people to pool their resources, educate voters on issues that may affect them and support likeminded candidates for political office.
It will be the goal of this new PAC to act as an advocate for pro-business issues, with a motto of "We are in the business of helping business succeed." The organizers of the PAC have set a goal of raising $250,000 during the next six months. As a reader and a business person, you will read more about the PAC in its own newsletter, paid for by the PAC and contained in future issues of SBN.
If we all pool our resources, we can have a much greater impact on the whole. Listed below is a breakdown of how the PAC hopes to make its $250,000 goal.
5@ $5,000 $25,000
50@ $2,500 $125,000
50@ $1,000 $50,000
50@ $500 $25,000
50@ $100 $5,000
200@ $50 $10,000
250@ $25 $5,000
500@ $10 $5,000
There will be different levels of participation to help the PAC meet its goals, but each and every donation, regardless of amount, is important. This is an opportunity to stand up and be counted. Together, you can bring business issues to the forefront of the political arena.
Several committees are being contemplated with regard to the PAC's formation. If this is something that you would like to be more actively involved with, please let us know. It is the intention of the PAC to make this something that readers and business people can be involved in at every level. I am pleased that the organizers of the PAC have adopted many of the goals that I set forth in last month's editorial, including:
- Raising and donating money to political candidates who are truly pro-business, who have demonstrated their commitment to a pro-business agenda by their actions, including voting records, candidates' questionnaires and by members of the PAC who can vouch for their pro-business agendas.
- Creating a new voice for business owners and leaders to bring attention and focus on the issues that affect them.
- Educating members of the Political Action Committee about issues that may affect their businesses and the politicians who have a direct influence on corresponding legislation.
- Bringing about change to help businesses grow and prosper.
Synergy is where the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. I know each one of us gets asked to do a lot of things, but I hope you will consider creating a stronger political voice a priority. When the Political Action Committee is formed, the organizers will let you know where contributions to the PAC can be sent. Look for that information in the PAC's first newsletter, coming soon.
Fred Koury (firstname.lastname@example.com) is president and CEO of SBN.
Who do you trust?
Ohio is the most recent state to come under attack for references to God. A challenge to the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to remove the phrase With God all things are possible as the official state motto for Ohio, suggests just one more step in the process of removing any mention of deity in our lives.
The first step is removing God from our government and schools. Will the next step be to remove God from our businesses? Will faith be outlawed as a guiding principle in our daily affairs as religious references are erased from public view?
In our rapidly changing, high-tech culture, we are so crowded with our own inventions that we have no need for dependence on, nor accountability to, a Supreme Being. But can success, material wealth and power give ultimate meaning to our lives? In our shift from the spiritual to a more secular world view, our appeal to higher standards of love, virtue, compassion and positive traits in general have lost their point of reference.
There is a growing sense of frustration that achieving The American Dream does not fulfill our deeper longings. We spend years building businesses, growing market share and watching the bottom line. After years of struggling to climb a mountain of obstacles, we get to the top, only to realize that success can be an empty feeling.
We have it all, but we are not satisfied.
Peggy Noonen, former speech writer for Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush, spoke about our national spiritual crisis in the Sept. 14, 1992, issue of Forbes magazine: ... We are beginning to lose God banishing Him from the scene, from our consciousness, losing the assumption He was part of the deity drama or its Maker.
And it is a terrible thing when people lose God. Life is difficult and people are afraid, and to be without God is to lose mans great source of consolation and coherence.
From Moses to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn have come dire warnings of the consequences of a nation that forgets God. Without God, our business endeavors have no reason or meaning. It becomes a game of wealth accumulation and power struggles.
Some will demand evidence before allowing God to guide their daily affairs, but there are compelling reasons that a belief in a Supreme Being is not so farfetched. Consider:
- The outer evidence. Look at the order, beauty and intricate design of nature. Could all of this happen by chance or accident? I think not, any more than an explosion in a print shop could result in a book of poetry!
Abraham Lincoln said, All that I see teaches me to believe in a God that I do not see.
- The inner evidence: The inner longing of every human being to be loved and to express love, to know truth and the desire for peace where do these come from? A higher being? To come to the realization that we are created for a purpose will influence our personal, family and business worlds. The more we seek to be in a right relationship with God, the more we come into right relationships with our fellow human beings.
It will pervade every area of our lives as we remember that in all matters however, great or small it is In God We Trust.
Fred Koury (email@example.com) is president and CEO of SBN.

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I will admit that the Suns have done what they had to do this summer. They did not do anything to hurt themselves long-term, and that is as good as it gets. However, there are a few things they could have done better. First, trading Butler might have made sense to this writer, but I firmly believe that this is chess, not checkers, and trading Butler now for guys that will not have any future here, was pulling the trigger too soon. They should have waited for the trade deadline and sent him to a contender for more value at a time when teams start getting desperate to make moves to push them over the top. Additionally, they should have moved Shannon Brown, or waived him. There is absolutely no reason to keep that guy on the roster. Finally, they should have moved Gortat at the draft. The problem here is that at the deadline, we won't get enough value for him [unlike the value we get for Butler] to make it worthwhile keeping him around. Should have packaged him this summer. My guess is that we will lose him this summer for nothing, and gain cap space in a FA market that is worthless. We won't sign anyone in FA this summer. All we will be able to do with cap space is take on a big contract, which more than likely will be attached to someone who is overpaid.
Offseason Grades: Phoenix Suns
The Point Forward will grade every team's offseason over the next few weeks. Click here for the complete archive.
Additions: Eric Bledsoe, Gerald Green, Alex Len (No. 5 pick in 2013 NBA draft), Archie Goodwin (No. 29 pick), Miles Plumlee, Malcolm Lee, Ish Smith, Viacheslav Kravtsov, coach Jeff Hornacek, GM Ryan McDonough
Losses: Jared Dudley, Luis Scola, Jermaine O'Neal, Michael Beasley, Wesley Johnson, Hamed Haddadi, interim coach Lindsey Hunter, GM Lance Blanks
Other Moves: Drafted Alex Oriakhi (No. 57; expected to play overseas), dealt Caron Butler (acquired in trade from Clippers and later traded to Bucks)
What Went Right: Welcome to Phoenix's moment of clarity.
In the aftermath of a 54-win season and Western Conference finals appearance in 2010, the Suns simply could not wrap their collective minds around the fact that it was time to pull together a post-Steve Nash action plan. That was OK in 2010-2011: Hey, worth a shot at recapturing the magic. It wasn't defensible by 2011-2012: The ship had sailed. By 2012-2013? The Suns had traded Nash; made a series of questionable roster moves and draft picks; dealt with turmoil off the court and on the bench; won just 25 games and plummeted to the conference cellar; and assembled a cast of players so utterly lacking in both talent and upside that there was no longer any way to deny that they had officially hit rock bottom.
There's an established blueprint for dealing with the aftermath of this type of multiseason free fall, and the Suns deserve credit for following it to the letter. One by one, they checked the boxes:
• They hired a well-regarded, up-and-coming general manager from an organization with a winning track record capable of making reasoned decisions on talent acquisition and contract allocation. McDonough, a former Celtics assistant GM, did well this summer despite dealing with the mess left by his predecessor, Blanks.
• They hired an energetic young coach with a passion for the game and teaching, plus ties to the organization. Hornacek, a popular former player, was so eager to get going and set the right tone that he coached his charges during Las Vegas Summer League.
• They moved veteran players who serve no purpose on a rebuilding roster while cutting costs. The Suns traded or simply parted ways with Dudley, Scola, O'Neal and Butler. All four found better fits on playoff contenders, while Phoenix's payroll dropped near the league's salary floor.
• They dumped the unpopular, distracting off-court baggage and made a stand while doing so. The Suns bought out the remaining two years of Beasley's contract after a series of run-ins with the law, and they took care to point out that the organization was planning to hold its players to a higher standard going forward.
• They started the youth movement. The Suns added two first-round picks, Len and Goodwin, while snagging Plumlee, a 2012 first-round pick, and a 2014 first-round pick from the Pacers for Scola.
• They didn't add any dead-weight future money that could hinder flexibility next summer. The Suns completed avoided meaningful expenditures, unless you want to count taking on Green and his $3.5 million contract for 2014-15 as "meaningful."
• They upgraded the available talent. The Suns, in fact, didn't make all that much headway in this area. But they did trade for Bledsoe, an explosive guard with untapped potential and major upside who was desperately in need of a larger role after serving as the Clippers' super-sub.
If that laundry list wasn't enough, the Suns kicked up the fan-friendly marketing efforts, unveiling a new logo and uniforms and purchasing the "beat.la" domain to stoke their rivalry with the Lakers. Whether you are excited or horrified by the bright orange sleeved jerseys, you can appreciate that olive branches are being extended. This is a simple calculation: Sometimes it's nice to have something for people to talk about besides whatever illegal, foolish misbehavior Beasley is engaged in while operating a motor vehicle.
What Went Wrong: Kudos to McDonough for already resolving the biggest gripe about his early work. A little more than one month after taking on Butler (who is owed $8 million this season) in the trade for Bledsoe, McDonough flipped him to the Bucks in a cost-cutting deal. Not only did that trade cut Phoenix's payroll by more than $5 million, but it also marked a proactive step to avoid the inevitable awkwardness and frustration that results when a 33-year-old forward who is used to making the playoffs finds himself stuck in a rebuilding project.
A second major point of contention: selecting Len at No. 5 instead of Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore, two players who slipped in the draft and were seen by many talent evaluators as offering bigger upside. Given that the 2013-14 season inevitably promised to be tough sledding, Phoenix was well positioned to wait on Noel through his rehab, like Philadelphia chose to, or to carefully develop McLemore as a potential future franchise player. In Len, Phoenix gets a big-bodied traditional center who averaged 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks during his sophomore season at Maryland. His feel for the game and physical skills should insulate him fairly well against the possibility of winding up as a bust, provided he stays healthy (Len has had surgeries on both ankles since May). But this pick is guaranteed to be one of the more scrutinized decisions over the next three to five years, considering the names that went off the board behind him.
Nothing else truly "went wrong," although it almost goes without saying that McDonough will likely be a very busy man over the next year or two as he looks to reshape the roster. Hanging on to starting center Marcin Gortat, who publicly vented about his role last season, was a debatable decision, but his presence makes some sense as a bridge while the 20-year-old Len recovers from surgery and gets up to speed at the NBA level. That transfer of power in the middle is coming sooner or later, and the only question is whether McDonough can find something worthwhile for Gortat (and his $7.7 million expiring contract) before the trade deadline or if he would simply prefer the cap relief next summer.
Another question mark is 2012 lottery pick Kendall Marshall, who played only 48 games as a rookie and even found himself fighting for minutes in summer league. With incumbent starter Goran Dragic still in place, along with the additions of Bledsoe and Goodwin, where does Marshall really fit? Shooting guard Shannon Brown, entering the final year of his deal, also looks pretty extraneous.
There is time for those moves now. The most urgent ones — sending Beasley packing, cashing in on both Dudley and Scola — have been successfully completed.
Grade: B+. This was a textbook overhaul: replacing bad vibes, desperate management and nonessential veterans while injecting a clearer vision, eager front-office personnel and young talent. If they had a time machine, the Suns would likely rewind to 2010 and do things differently, but that doesn't change the fact that this summer goes down as a badly needed "better way late than never" course correction.
Noel and McLemore decrease our shot at getting a top 3 pick next year. Taking Len who was considered by some GMs as a potential #1 gives a promising center that will take some time to develop and that's good. The Suns are one of those teams who are now in a position to make a legit run at those top 3 picks next year while still letting these young players fight and "try" to win games.
I'm assuming and hoping that The Suns goal is to be terrible next year without exactly saying that that's what they want.


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Cooking with Shelburne Farms
Food and Stories from Vermont
A New York Times Notable cookbook of 2007
A long-awaited cookbook from the beloved Shelburne Farms
For the growing number of people who want to feel a stronger connection to their food, Shelburne Farms has become an inspiration. Each year, visitors flock to Shelburne Farms for its educational programs and delicious food made from sustainable ingredients as well as for its incredible landscape. Now, readers everywhere can experience the spirit, wonderful flavors, and authentic cooking inspired by this very special place.
Cooking with Shelburne Farms is a celebration of food from the land. With one hundred recipes featuring ten basic Vermont ingredients—milk and cheese, maple syrup, early season greens, lamb, mushrooms, game, fish, pork, root cellar vegetables, and apples—the dishes deliver rustic flavors with a fresh, comfortable, country-style cooking approach. There are recipes for low-fuss weeknight dinners, such as maple-black pepper roast chicken as well as dishes that will impress guests, such as roast duck legs with sour cherry sauce. With classics like hash, shepherd's pie, and tomato soup, and New England desserts like hot milk sponge cake and maple syrup pie, Cooking with Shelburne Farms brings a new twist to traditional favorites and pairs native ingredients with newer world flavors.
In addition to the mouthwatering recipes, this book brings to life the succulent scenery and beauty of a working farm. From the smoky scent of a steaming sugarhouse to the treasure hunt for the first wild green shoots or prized mushrooms of the season, Cooking with Shelburne Farms will encourage readers to think about the origins of their food and to treasure the land and people who have brought it to them. It is a feast for all the senses.
Springtime Eggs Benedict with Wild Greens and Mushrooms
David Hugo was head chef at Shelburne Farms for five years, but he started out as the breakfast chef creating this kind of seasonal, locally inspired dish. David forages his own ingredients and, ideally, he says, this recipe would use pheasant backs, an early-season mushroom often found near beds of wild leeks, or ramps. He would serve the eggs over O-Bread Bakery's brioche. Serves: 4
8 ounces fiddlehead ferns (see Tip, page 58) or 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 small ramps, dark green tops trimmed, bulbs cut in half lengthwise, or 1⁄2 cup chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
8 ounces pheasant back or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1⁄2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus more to taste
1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
4 ounces (about 1 cup) grated cheddar (see Before You Start)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
8 large eggs (see Tip, page 58)
4 soft rolls or buns, split and lightly toasted if desired
Before You Start: Even without fiddleheads, ramps, and pheasant backs, you can still make a wonderful version of this Benedict with cremini (brown button) mushrooms, asparagus, and chives; the last two are both harbingers of the growing season in their own right. For the sauce, use fairly young but sharp cheddar, such as Shelburne Farms six- or nine-month. This is a recipe best made with help, as there are a few things going on at the same time. This recipe calls for lightly cooked eggs—please see Some General Guidelines to Our Recipes page xv, for further information.
1. Put a medium pot of salted water fitted with a steamer insert on to boil. Steam the fiddleheads for 5 minutes just until tender. (Asparagus may need a minute or two more.) Set the fiddleheads aside, but leave the pot of water on the burner on low heat.
2. In a medium sauté pan or skillet set over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the ramps and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes until they start to soften. (If you are using chives, hold those until step 5.) Add the mushrooms and the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have given up their liquid and turned golden, and they make a squeaking noise against the pan, 5–6 minutes. Toss in the reserved fiddleheads, adjust seasoning to taste, and cover the pan to keep the vegetables warm.
3. While the vegetables are cooking, bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan and simmer for about 12–15 minutes to reduce by about one third. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the cheddar until the sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and cover to keep warm.
4. Increase the heat under the pot of water and add the lemon juice to the pot. When the water is simmering, crack one of the eggs into a large slotted spoon set over a small bowl to strain off any thin strands of white, and then gently lower the egg into the simmering water. Repeat with a second egg immediately. Cook the eggs for about 3 minutes for a medium-soft yolk. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
5. Serve each pair of poached eggs as soon as they are cooked. Place each egg on a roll half, top with a spoonful of the vegetables and, if using chives, sprinkle those on now. Top each with a small ladleful of cheddar sauce and serve.
Tip: When selecting fiddleheads, be sure they are the new growing tips of the ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris, also known as Matteuccia pensylvanica). The new growth of a few other ferns is edible but is not as tasty and may cause stomach upset. Unfurled ferns should not be eaten at all. Look for a tight coil about an inch in diameter with an inch or two of stem beyond the coil. Rub off any brown, papery chaff before cooking, and wash the fiddleheads well in several changes of cold water.
Tip: The freshest eggs will yield the neatest poached eggs because their whites are thickest.
Prepare-Ahead Tip: A restaurant trick is to pre-poach the eggs, hold them in a bowl of cold water, and then pop them back in simmering water for 20–30 seconds to warm right before serving.
Shepherd's Pie with Caramelized Onions and Cheddar Smash
A true shepherd's pie is always made with lamb; the similar dish made with beef is properly called cottage pie. It is one of the most comforting and homey dishes around. Traditionally, it was made with odds and ends from the Sunday roast, finely chopped. Grated cheddar melted on top is not traditional, of course, but with all that great Shelburne Farms cheddar around, it was a natural and delicious addition. Serves 6-8
For the caramelized onions:
For the potato smash:
For the lamb filling and to finish the pie:
1. Make the caramelized onions (up to one week ahead): In a large, heavy-bottomed sauté pan or skillet set over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the onions to the pan and turn the heat down to medium-low.
2. Sprinkle the onions with the salt and cook, stirring frequently to make sure they brown evenly, for about 30-40 minutes or until they are completely golden brown and soft. You should have about 1½-2 cups of onions. Set aside.
3. Make the smashed potatoes (up to 24 hours ahead): Select a large pot that can accommodate a steamer insert or heatproof colander large enough to hold your potatoes. Fill it with water up to the bottom of the steamer insert, add the potatoes and garlic cloves, and sprinkle them with the salt. Cover the pot, set it over high heat, and bring the water to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to maintain an active simmer and steam the potatoes for 25-30 minutes until they break apart easily when poked with a fork.
5. Remove the potatoes and garlic from the steamer, pour off the hot water, and return the potatoes and garlic to the pot. Cover the potatoes with a clean dish towel and let them dry out for about 5 minutes. (Do not allow the potatoes to cool before mashing or they will get disastrously gummy.) Add the butter to the pot and use a potato masher to smash the potatoes and garlic until blended but not completely smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
6. Make the meat filling and finish the pie: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large sauté pan or skillet set over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the diced carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until softened.
7. Add the lamb, thyme, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Carefully pour off all the fat and discard.
8. Sprinkle the flour over the lamb and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Then stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer. Pour in the stock, along with 1 cup of the caramelized onions. Increase the heat slightly and simmer, 2-3 minutes, until the gravy thickens slightly.
9. Spread the lamb into a shallow round or oval 3-quart casserole or a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Spread the potatoes on top. Distribute the remaining caramelized onions over the mashed potatoes, and then sprinkle the cheddar evenly on top. Bake until the top is golden and crusty, about 20 minutes.
Variation: For a rich cheddar smash to serve at a different time, use the same ingredients for the mash but peel the potatoes. Follow steps 3 through 5 but mash 2-3 cups (8 ounces) of grated cheddar into the hot potatoes along with ¾ cup of warm milk or half-and-half, mixing until smooth.Cider-Glazed Squash and Arugula Salad
This salad is modeled after Rick's popular and very pretty Harvest Salad. Since arugula is one of the hardier greens from the Market Garden, it survives early frosts and carries through to the very end of the season. Its bite provides the perfect foil for the dense, sweet cubes of squash. The cider-glazed squash also makes a nice side dish in its own right. Serves 4-6
1 butternut squash (3 pounds) or pie pumpkin (4 pounds), peeled and seeded, flesh cut into about 20 ¾-inch cubes (see Before You Start)
Before You Start: After you've cut your nice, even cubes of squash, you will have some perfectly edible bits left over. See the Variation below for ways to use them.
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a shallow roasting pan or rimmed cookie sheet, toss the squash with the olive oil, apple cider, and salt. Roast the squash for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until it is starting to color and all the liquid has evaporated. Cool the squash.
2. While the squash is roasting, coarsely chop the hazelnuts and put them in the oven in a small baking dish next to the squash to toast for about 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant. Make the vinaigrette.
3. Arrange the arugula on a platter and toss it with about 1/3 cup of the vinaigrette. Top with the cider-glazed squash cubes, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted hazelnuts and drizzle with a little more vinaigrette as desired.
Variation: Try the cider-glazed squash or any leftover squash bits roasted up the same way, tossed with pasta, pearl barley, or wheat berries and some wilted arugula or baby spinach. Top with goat cheese and the toasted hazelnuts.
Prepare-Ahead Tip: The squash can be roasted up to a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. The hazelnuts can be toasted ahead and, after cooling, kept sealed at room temperature for a few days."We loved the rustic, everyday feel of dishes like maple-glazed ribs and ale-braised kielbasa with sauerkraut. Plus the book includes inspiring profiles of local farmers. Perfect gift for: the weekend cook who loves all-American food."
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"Shelburne Farms is not your typical farm...Cooking with Shelburne Farms is not your typical cookbook either. Delightfully diverse, (it) offers a taste of Vermont's country-style cooking, without ever leaving home"
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"Cooking with Shelburne Farms: Food and Stories from Vermont is a showcase of the Green Mountain State's culinary strengths...an inspired cookbook"
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"Cooking with Shelburne Farms puts the rustic flavors of a gorgeous Vermont landmark right in your home...its filled with beautiful photos and recipes."
Boston Herald
Shelburne Farms is an amazing place, and the recipes in this book convey its message. They show that no matter where you live its possible to cook not only locally, but deliciously.
Alice Waters
Think Chez Panisse east with the same incredible commitment to getting the taste right, and the same commitment to building the community of farmers and eaters that supports that taste. Youll love these recipes.
Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future
Ive always thought the name Shelburne Farms sells the place short, and now I have proof. Cooking with Shelburne Farms shows Shelburne for what it really is: a community, a classroom, an ecological experiment, a showcase for local artisanship...a delicious recipe for our time.
Chef Dan Barber, Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns
I love a cookbook that's about a place the landscape, the people, plants and animals who live there, and that's just what this cookbook offers. Coupled with the beauty of a farm that has inspired its countless visitors, these are the important ingredients that give food body and soul.
Deborah Madison, author of Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone
This is a terrific book brimming with great stories, pertinent information about ingredients, local history, and well-crafted recipes. We need to support local and seasonal food ways Melissa and Rick have done so with flavor and style.
Chef Todd English, Olives
For more than 35 years, Shelburne Farms has pioneered the re-creation of local food webs that bring farmers, children, education, land restoration, and gustatory delights together in order change our environment for the better. In a book and in practice, Shelburne Farms shows how sustainability can be an act of joy and love."
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Sat, 05/31/08 6:29 PM
I must say going in I was a little worried. Being in Cinci we tend to have nothing but chili places that tend to sell hot dogs and not hot dogs stands.
I felt a bit better when I saw the sign and it had the Vienna beef logo on it.
I Got myself the chicago dog and an Italian beef.
Got my 2 youngest kids the pup dogs.
-Chicago dog was great.poppy seed bun, neon relish, Tomato slices, pickle spear, onion, mustard, sport peppers and celery salt. Dog was nice and juicy. Def go back for more of these. loved every minute of it
The owner is from Chicago from what i gather. but his employees looked at me kind of blankly when I said I want my Italian beef good and wet. My exact words. " Dip that baby good and deep"
She stated they do dip it. When I got it to the table the bottom was a bit wet but that was it. They did load that baby to the hilt with meat tho so was def a good beef. If it would have been soggier I would have given it an 8.5 out of 10, but with it being a bit dry I gave it a 7ish. Was trying to figure out if it was vienna packaged beef or there own. Def good tho. smell was slightly off.
wanted to talk to owner but he was in a meeting with the credit card machine guy the whole time. So I didnt bother to wait around.
fries either fresh cut or they had a good brand. Fries were killer.
the pup dogs for my kids looked like the standard mini dogs they serve around town at Skyline and Gold star.
over all I am quite happy to have a place that isnt a standard chilly dog place around.
I will def be going back for more chicago dogs. Price was nice. If I remember right dogs was 2.59. The beef was 6ish.
All in all if your in cinci. It was worth the 40 minute drive for me from out here in the boonies of the east side.
It sits on 22&3 just north of harpers point heading out taword landen right before you get to field ertle road.
I would love to know if there is other good hot dog places in cinci beside the chain chilly places.
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RE: Hot Doggin It, cinci.
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Good report bau.
What is the name of the place and the address?
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Hot Doggin' It
12082 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
sorry about that. didnt even notice I didnt put address lol.
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I've been to this place and I like it too (I have no Chicago roots, I just like a good hot dog as the centerpiece of the menu, not a side item.) I got a coney dog there once and it was served open face style with a knife and fork - absolutely no way to pick it up and eat it in the bun.
The only worrying thing is that they seem to get little business, every time I am there. I really hope they can stay afloat.
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This market research report offers a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for fruit and vegetable juice in Germany. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers including:
Overall market for fruit and vegetable juice in Germany
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What is the size of the fruit and vegetable juice market in Germany?
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I think this round of FA allows only 1 year contracts.
Emeka Okafor - Joe Smith - Carmelo Anthony - Manu Ginobili - Jason Williams
Al Jefferson - James Posey - Aaron McKie - Shaun Livingston
look at the nuggets and magic rosters.. they should not be allowed to draft in 03, and they will rape peoples rosters next year
Nets/Warriors trade was illegal. Deal still went through for some reason, so it's been Stern'd.
Lol he went and got all the 2nd round releases
Really hope something will be done about the tanking. Make an example like that alabama Teabagging guy and jail for 2 years! Or lose their 03 picks
well to be fair to the nuggets, hes tanking within the rules, nothing has been violated yet
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PORTLAND – Plans for a 400-seat performance hall on Munjoy Hill got mixed reviews at a neighborhood meeting that drew about 75 people Monday night.
While supporters said the venue would be a catalyst for positive changes in the neighborhood, others questioned its contemporary design and whether there is enough space for parking in the area to accommodate so many people.
The Friends of the St. Lawrence Church have proposed the modern-looking, 410-seat performance hall on the site where the church's sanctuary once stood, at 76 Congress St.
Monday's meeting was held to get residents familiar with the proposal and gather input before the friends group goes before city boards for approval.
Organizers told residents that the plan could change, especially the building design.
"This is our first step, to present the plan to the neighborhood," said David Lloyd, the project's architect.
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They still need final approval from the preservation board, as well as the Planning Board, and an amendment of a contract zone that the City Council approved in 2010.
In 2010, the group got preliminary city approval for a hall that would have had the same amount of seating and replicated the 19th-century Gothic-style exterior of the St. Lawrence church and bell tower -- which were demolished in 2008 after being deemed a safety hazard by the city.
Potential donors balked at the estimated $12 million to $17 million cost of that plan, so the Friends of the St. Lawrence Church regrouped and proposed a new performance hall, which would cost about $7 million to build.
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Vana Carmona, a Munjoy Hill resident, said she was "a little bit in shock" when she saw a rendering of the building in the Portland Press Herald.
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Others described Lloyd's proposal as "boxy" and out of character with the surrounding buildings.
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Parker said he would support a contemporary design because it would celebrate the changes -- new businesses and home modernizations -- that are happening on Munjoy Hill.
Cliff Gallant described the design as a "big rectangular box." He called on the Friends group to provide an alternative that's more in character with the neighborhood.
Deirdre Nice, executive director of the Friends of the St. Lawrence Church, said the new venue would host concerts, plays and community meetings.
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Nice said the 2010 plan that was approved by the city calls for satellite parking lots and a shuttle service.
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The latest design for the proposed Munjoy Hill performance hall, as presented to neighbors on December 10 by the Friends of the St. Lawrence Church.
This earlier design, presented to the city's Historic Preservation Board on December 12, shows a 54-foot tall structure with metal siding proposed by the Friends of the St. Lawrence Church.
Munjoy Hill resident John Wuesthoff voices his concerns during the meeting Monday.
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Beast of the Night: Kevin Durant finished with 39 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers last night. He shot 57 percent (13-23) from the field, 83 percent (10-12) from the charity stripe and had two turnovers. Is it possible to have a quiet season while putting up No. 1 averages throughout an NBA season? Yep. Though he hasn't drawn nearly as much attention as he did last season, KD has met the high expectations most owners had for him heading into this season.
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Just twelve months on after his arrival from Florence, midfield general Riccardo Montolivo has officially been named the new captain of Milan.
Having proven over the course of his first season at the club that he is ready to lead a new generation of Rossonero stars, it was an important decision that Adriano Galliani has undoubtedly called right.
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The Milan vice-president revealed that he had spoken with Christian Abbiati, the natural successor to Massimo Ambrosini given the length of time he has spent at the club, and that the veteran 'keeper had given his blessing to appoint Montolivo.
However, the news arrived after speculation suggested that Spanish side Sevilla were preparing a 20 million euro bid for the Italian international, an offer that was almost immediately rebuffed.
In addition, Milan have wasted little time in handing the 28-year-old the armband, and he will look forward to returning from the Confederations Cup for what will be a vital year for the club.
Having struggled to assert himself upon his arrival in the early stages of last season, critics suggested that the Rossoneri had made a line of erroneous decisions following the departure of Andrea Pirlo.
It appeared as though the club had allowed one of their most talented individuals to leave, despite having plenty left to offer. While Pirlo went on to win back-to-back Scudetti with Juventus, Massimiliano Allegri had returned to a system which would arguably have suited the 34-year-old.
However, it is a wasteful task comparing individuals, and it has become apparent that Montolivo offers different facets of the game that make him an effective all-round box-to-box midfielder.
The newly-appointed captain combines creativity with industry, while also providing the protective screen in front of the defensive line that Allegri has craved for since his arrival.
Since the switch to the 4-3-3 formation, Montolivo has found himself as the creative hub of this Milan side, which has allowed him to dictate play while benefiting from having two "destroyers" either side of him.
This approach is likely to continue in spite of the tactical change next season, and he will benefit from having additional creative help higher up the pitch as the trequartista role is re-introduced at the club.
Nevertheless, he grew into one of the most consistent performers at Milan last season, around which the Rossoneri ideally feel they can continue to build for the future. Aside from his injury woes as last season drew to a close, his consistent presence in the side would also suggest he is the most appropriate choice.
The announcement comes just days after La Gazzetta dello Sport ran a feature suggesting that up to 15 players would leave Milanello this summer.
Among the more high profile names were Kevin-Prince Boateng, Stephan El Shaarawy and Robinho. The list was then completed by Marco Amelia, Luca Antonini, Didac Vila, Urby Emanuelson, Mathieu Flamini, Antonio Nocerino, Nnamdi Oduamadi, Bartosz Salamon, Rodney Strasser, Taye Taiwo, Bakaye Traore and Cristian Zaccardo.
While that is an exhaustive list which is unlikely to see all fifteen individuals leave, one player that will not be leaving no matter the circumstances is Milan's new captain, Riccardo Montolivo.
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